How to do it
Press the front heel firmly into the floor to anchor your stance.
- 1
Begin in a standing position and step your right foot back into a lunge.
- 2
Lower your hips until your left thigh is parallel to the floor and your right knee is nearly touching the ground.
- 3
Keep your torso upright and your hands on your left knee or extend them overhead for a deeper stretch.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds before switching sides.
Expert tip
Keep your front knee over your ankle and your back leg straight to get the full stretch in your hip flexor.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning the torso forward over the front knee
- ✕Letting the front knee cave inward
- ✕Dropping the back hip toward the floor